Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL MSA

Miami ER Wait Times

Note: ER wait times can change quickly. Sometimes an ER may not appear busy to those waiting in the lobby, but there can be a separate entrance for patients who arrive by ambulance.

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Historical Average ER Wait Time

This data comes from CMS emergency department performance data for Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025. ERcost averages the historical benchmark across ER locations in this metro area.

2 hr 47 min

CMS median ED time, 48 of 49 ER locations

Pediatric ERs

Pediatric ERs in this metro area:Broward Health Coral Springs Pediatric Emergency ServicesHca Florida Palms West Children's Hospital Pediatric Emergency CareHoltz Children's Hospital Pediatric Emergency CareJoe Dimaggio Children's Hospital Emergency Department at Memorial Hospital WestJoe Dimaggio Children's Hospital Emergency Room - Memorial Regional CampusJoe Dimaggio Children's Hospital Emergency Room at Memorial Hospital MiramarNicklaus Children's HospitalSalah Foundation Children's Hospital Pediatric Emergency Department

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HCA Florida Mercy HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

Live

Wait Time

2 min

Last Updated

Jul 7, 2026, 4:14 AM EDT

Overall rating: 1 star
Source: Hospital source
Source info: HCA hospital-published average ER wait time; HCA describes these estimates as rolling averages that are updated regularly and subject to triage priority.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 15 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 0%

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HCA Florida Northwest HospitalProprietary

Live

Wait Time

2 min

Last Updated

Jul 7, 2026, 4:14 AM EDT

Overall rating: 1 star
Source: Hospital source
Source info: HCA hospital-published average ER wait time; HCA describes these estimates as rolling averages that are updated regularly and subject to triage priority.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 26 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 0%

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HCA Florida Jfk HospitalProprietary

Live

Wait Time

3 min

Last Updated

Jul 7, 2026, 4:14 AM EDT

Overall rating: 2 stars
Source: Hospital source
Source info: HCA hospital-published average ER wait time; HCA describes these estimates as rolling averages that are updated regularly and subject to triage priority.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: very high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 17 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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HCA Florida Kendall HospitalProprietary

Live

Wait Time

3 min

Last Updated

Jul 7, 2026, 4:14 AM EDT

Overall rating: 3 stars
Source: Hospital source
Source info: HCA hospital-published average ER wait time; HCA describes these estimates as rolling averages that are updated regularly and subject to triage priority.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: very high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 7 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 0%

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HCA Florida Palms West Children's Hospital Pediatric Emergency CareProprietaryPediatric ER

Live

Wait Time

3 min

Last Updated

Jul 7, 2026, 4:14 AM EDT

Overall rating: 2 stars
Source: Hospital source
Source info: HCA hospital-published average ER wait time; HCA describes these estimates as rolling averages that are updated regularly and subject to triage priority.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 7 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 0%

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Emergency room wait times by facility
Facility Name	Overall Rating		Last Updated	Historical Benchmark (Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025)
Facility Name	Overall Rating		Last Updated		i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.	Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.
HCA Florida Mercy HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	1 star	2 min Hospital source	Jul 7, 2026, 4:14 AM EDT HCA hospital-published average ER wait time; HCA describes these estimates as rolling averages that are updated regularly and subject to triage priority.	high	2 hr 15 min	0%
HCA Florida Northwest HospitalProprietaryView ER Costs	1 star	2 min Hospital source	Jul 7, 2026, 4:14 AM EDT HCA hospital-published average ER wait time; HCA describes these estimates as rolling averages that are updated regularly and subject to triage priority.	high	2 hr 26 min	0%
HCA Florida Jfk HospitalProprietaryView ER Costs	2 stars	3 min Hospital source	Jul 7, 2026, 4:14 AM EDT HCA hospital-published average ER wait time; HCA describes these estimates as rolling averages that are updated regularly and subject to triage priority.	very high	2 hr 17 min	1%
HCA Florida Kendall HospitalProprietaryView ER Costs	3 stars	3 min Hospital source	Jul 7, 2026, 4:14 AM EDT HCA hospital-published average ER wait time; HCA describes these estimates as rolling averages that are updated regularly and subject to triage priority.	very high	2 hr 7 min	0%
HCA Florida Palms West Children's Hospital Pediatric Emergency CareProprietaryPediatric ERView ER Costs	2 stars	3 min Hospital source	Jul 7, 2026, 4:14 AM EDT HCA hospital-published average ER wait time; HCA describes these estimates as rolling averages that are updated regularly and subject to triage priority.	high	2 hr 7 min	0%
HCA Florida Palms West HospitalProprietaryView ER Costs	2 stars	4 min Hospital source	Jul 7, 2026, 4:14 AM EDT HCA hospital-published average ER wait time; HCA describes these estimates as rolling averages that are updated regularly and subject to triage priority.	high	2 hr 7 min	0%
HCA Florida Aventura HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	5 min Hospital source	Jul 7, 2026, 4:14 AM EDT HCA hospital-published average ER wait time; HCA describes these estimates as rolling averages that are updated regularly and subject to triage priority.	very high	2 hr 13 min	0%
HCA Florida University HospitalProprietaryView ER Costs	4 stars	10 min Hospital source	Jul 7, 2026, 4:14 AM EDT HCA hospital-published average ER wait time; HCA describes these estimates as rolling averages that are updated regularly and subject to triage priority.	medium	2 hr 4 min	0%
St Mary's Medical CenterProprietaryView ER Costs	1 star	25 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 28, 2026, 11:43 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	2 hr 39 min	1%
Homestead HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	4 stars	35 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 18, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	3 hr 52 min	2%

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Data Sources: Live wait-time values and recent patient reports are compiled from hospital-published sources, patient submissions, and verified updates. Historical data represents CMS-audited annual performance benchmarks and is not a live estimate of current ER volume. Hospital ownership labels and hospital overall ratings come from the CMS Hospital General Information dataset. CMS ratings are a broad summary, not a perfect measure of whether a hospital is best for a specific service.

Recent Patient Reports

Patient reports are submitted by site visitors. Wait times can change quickly and do not represent total ER visit time.

DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER

180 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Jul 3, 2026, 11:42 AM EDT
Seen date and time: Jul 3, 2026, 2:42 PM EDT

GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER

55 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Jun 30, 2026, 7:24 PM EDT
Seen date and time: Jun 30, 2026, 8:19 PM EDT

Alternatives to the ER

Call 911 or go to the ER for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing trouble, major injury, severe allergic reaction, or any symptom that may be life-threatening.

For non-emergency symptoms, these options can help you get guidance and decide whether home care, urgent care, or a trip to the ER is the right call.

Call Your Insurer's free 24/7 Nurse Line

Many insurance plans include a free 24/7 nurse line where a registered nurse can help you weigh your symptoms and figure out the right next step.

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Use 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care

24/7 virtual urgent care lets you see a provider from home, often in minutes, without waiting room time or an ER bill. Self-pay rates start as low as $59 per visit, and many plans cover it for free.

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